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12 results for Contracts Specialist in Oakland, CA

Contract Specialist
  • Newark, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 67 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Contract Specialist to support contract administration activities for a healthcare-focused organization in Newark, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from intake and drafting support through approvals, execution, tracking, and renewal coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments while maintaining compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond to contract-related questions promptly and guide internal stakeholders through established contracting procedures.<br>• Review incoming requests for new agreements and contract changes, then coordinate the required internal approvals before processing.<br>• Prepare draft agreements using authorized templates and incorporate business terms in collaboration with department leaders and staff.<br>• Partner with legal and internal decision-makers to route contracts for review, address requested revisions, and confirm documents are ready for signature.<br>• Manage the signature process from distribution through final execution and maintain complete electronic records for each agreement.<br>• Monitor a high volume of active contracts, track key dates, and notify stakeholders in advance of upcoming renewals, expirations, or termination decisions.<br>• Maintain organized contract documentation within electronic logs, filing tools, and the central contract management database to support accuracy and accessibility.<br>• Produce and analyze contract activity reports in Microsoft Excel to help teams monitor status, obligations, and timelines.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows and help implement more efficient administrative processes as needed.
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Contracts Manager
  • San Francisco, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts supporting firm operations. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with legal, finance, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for vendor, service provider, and business agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with firm policies and risk standards.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through execution and renewal</li><li>Review, draft, revise, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor, consulting, technology, and professional services contracts</li><li>Partner with attorneys, leadership, finance, and operations teams to assess contractual risk and business terms</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, firm policies, and risk management standards</li><li>Maintain contract records, databases, and tracking systems</li><li>Monitor renewal dates, obligations, and performance requirements</li><li>Assist with developing and standardizing contract templates and internal processes</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Unclaimed Property Specialist
  • San Ramon, California
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Unclaimed Property Specialist to support a healthcare organization in California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on managing unclaimed property compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, helping the organization meet reporting obligations while reducing financial and regulatory exposure. The role works closely with finance, revenue cycle, payroll, accounts payable, legal, and compliance partners to research outstanding items, maintain accurate records, and strengthen operational controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review outstanding financial items such as patient-related credits, vendor payments, payroll checks, refunds, and overpayments to determine potential unclaimed property exposure.</p><p>• Research aged balances, stale-dated payments, unapplied amounts, and account variances to support proper resolution and state compliance.</p><p>• Prepare required filings and coordinate remittances to state agencies in line with applicable deadlines and jurisdictional rules.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and audit-ready records that align with internal retention standards and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, patient financial services, payroll, accounts payable, treasury, legal, compliance, and IT teams to validate data and resolve ownership questions.</p><p>• Establish and refine procedures, controls, and workflow standards that improve the consistency and accuracy of unclaimed property administration.</p><p>• Analyze trends and root causes behind refund activity, overdue payments, and credit balances to help reduce future escheatment volume.</p><p>• Respond to internal and external audit requests by compiling schedules, records, reconciliations, and clear explanations of account activity.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for internal teams by clarifying unclaimed property requirements and promoting compliant handling of related transactions.</p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Commercial Counsel
  • San Francisco, California
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a San Francisco-based fintech company, is seeking a Commercial Counsel to provide immediate part-time support to its vendor and procurement contracting function on a fully remote contract basis. This is a hands-on, queue-driven role focused on reviewing and negotiating inbound vendor agreements, identifying legal and commercial risk, and helping move contracts efficiently through execution.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring meaningful commercial contracting experience involving technology and SaaS vendors, including experience negotiating DPAs and related privacy and security terms. The attorney should be comfortable independently managing a contract queue, applying established contracting positions and playbooks, and partnering with legal and business stakeholders in a fully remote environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate vendor and procurement agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, order forms, and renewals against established contracting positions and playbooks. </li><li>Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and related privacy and security provisions, particularly in agreements with technology and SaaS vendors. </li><li>Negotiate AI-related contractual provisions involving use restrictions, data rights, model training, and evolving regulatory considerations. </li><li>Evaluate legal and commercial risks in proposed contractual terms and recommend practical, business-oriented mitigations. </li><li>Independently manage an active contract queue and prioritize competing requests to move agreements toward signature efficiently. </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Security, Privacy, and business stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and facilitate execution. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Exception Services Specialist
  • Novato, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Exception Services Specialist to support banking operations by handling transaction and account items that require manual review and follow-up. This Long-term Contract position is based in Novato, California, and is ideal for someone who can investigate discrepancies, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain accurate processing in a regulated financial services environment. The role requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep exception workflows moving efficiently while delivering dependable internal customer support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review exception queues each day, investigate suspended or rejected items, and complete the steps needed to bring transactions to resolution.<br>• Research account variances, posting issues, and balance discrepancies by examining records, identifying root causes, and applying appropriate corrections.<br>• Process exception-related work across banking activities such as checks, wire transfers, deposits, loan items, and other transactions that fall outside standard handling.<br>• Partner with branches and internal support teams to gather missing details, clarify documentation, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.<br>• Detect input or processing inaccuracies, make updates when appropriate, and help prevent repeat issues through careful review of transaction data.<br>• Record findings, actions, and outcomes clearly so that each case is documented accurately and meets audit and compliance expectations.<br>• Escalate high-risk or complex matters when approvals or additional review are needed to ensure proper handling.<br>• Support service quality by responding to internal inquiries, assisting with banking transaction questions, and communicating through email and other business channels.<br>• Use multiple browser-based systems and banking platforms to track cases, verify information, and maintain productivity across concurrent tasks.
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
AP Specialist
  • Berkeley, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support a client in <strong>Berkeley, CA</strong>. This is an <strong>onsite role</strong>, ideally <strong>5 days per week</strong>, supporting a busy AP function with <strong>high invoice volume</strong> and an ongoing <strong>system implementation</strong>. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on <strong>accounts payable experience</strong>, exposure to <strong>high-volume invoice processing</strong>, and strong working knowledge of <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong>, which is the top priority for this role.</p><p>This opportunity will begin as a <strong>contract assignment for 2–3 weeks</strong>, with the potential to extend or convert to <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> based on skills and team fit. The team is looking for someone who can start quickly and step in to provide immediate support due to a retirement, a leave of absence, and increased operational demands.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process a high volume of AP invoices accurately and efficiently in <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong>. NAV or Great Plains is accepted too.</li><li>Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and approval workflows.</li><li>Support the AP team with approximately <strong>7,000 invoices per month</strong> and help maintain timely processing.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment status and invoice issues.</li><li>Assist with backlog management and provide support during system implementation activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure completeness of AP documentation.</li><li>Help identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the AP function.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Inventory Specialist
  • Oakland, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Inventory Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage inventory records, monitor stock levels, and support accurate receiving and distribution processes.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Track inventory levels and perform cycle counts</li><li>Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and reconcile inventory records</li><li>Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, or operations teams</li><li>Maintain organized inventory documentation and reports</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-19T00:00:00Z
Commercial Litigation Attorney
  • San Francisco, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 175000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Commercial Litigator for a full-service business law firm in downtown San Francisco (hybrid/remote flex – SF Bay Area residents only). Our client has been recognized by legal publications as a leading boutique firm in Northern Calfornia. The litigation team manages commercial disputes, breach of contract actions, intellectual property infringement cases, and employment litigation for enterprises of all sizes -- from small businesses, tech startups, to established companies in various industries.  This is a partnership-track opportunity for an attorney who enjoys courtroom advocacy and meaningful relationships with clients at a firm that values work-life balance and community service through local and national bar associations.</p><p> </p><p><em><u>Qualifications:</u></em></p><ul><li>3-10+ years of complex litigation experience at private law firm practice;</li><li>Commercial, L&amp;E, and IP litigation practice are preferred; </li><li>California bar licensure and good academic record; and</li><li>Entrepreneurial, business-minded, and enjoys professional networking.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The firm is offering a base salary range of $180,000 – 250,000/year, depending on practice experience, plus annual bonus, and good employment benefits package (notably firm covers 100% of the employee’s premium for Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance, 12 firm holidays annually, 3 weeks PTO, and other nice perks described below). We highly recommend this firm and we know you will enjoy interviewing (and working) with the senior partners, who value transparency, respect, and open feedback. These are good people!</p><p> </p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President – Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Office Specialist I
  • Oakland, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Office Specialist I to join our team in Oakland, California. In this role, you will support a department director by handling a variety of administrative and clerical tasks critical to daily operations. This is a long-term contract position that requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Perform general clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.</p><p>Answer phones, route calls, and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Maintain and update records, logs, and reports accurately and efficiently.</p><p>Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination.</p><p>Support departmental operations with additional administrative tasks as assigned.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Insurance Coverage Attorney
  • Woodside, California
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 70 - 90 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half Legal</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Insurance Coverage Attorney</strong> to support a leading law firm handling complex California litigation matters. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a licensed California attorney with strong insurance coverage experience who can independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and support staff. The attorney will be responsible for handling matters from inception through resolution, with an emphasis on legal analysis, motion practice, discovery, and court appearances.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage insurance coverage and related litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle, from initial pleadings through resolution.</li><li>Draft, review, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.</li><li>Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and analyze testimony to support case strategy.</li><li>Draft motions, briefs, coverage opinions, and other legal documents supported by thorough legal research and factual analysis.</li><li>Appear at hearings, case management conferences, and other court proceedings, both virtually and in person as needed.</li><li>Conduct legal research regarding insurance coverage issues, policy interpretation, bad faith claims, and related litigation matters.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, and support staff to develop and execute case strategy.</li><li>Maintain accurate billing records and timely time entry in accordance with firm and client guidelines.</li><li>Utilize legal technology and case management systems to track deadlines, filings, and matter progression.</li><li>Review contracts, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents to identify potential coverage issues and risks.</li></ul><p>Why Robert Half?</p><ul><li>Long-term contract opportunity with a reputable law firm.</li><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Access to Robert Half&#39;s extensive network of legal professionals and career opportunities.</li><li>Dedicated recruiting team focused exclusively on the legal industry.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply today to learn more about this exciting Insurance Coverage Attorney opportunity.</strong></p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Trust Accountant
  • Walnut Creek, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Trust Accountant to join a legal organization in Walnut Creek, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports the firm’s finance operations by managing trust accounting activities, maintaining compliance with state-specific requirements, and partnering with attorneys and internal accounting teams across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor trust account activity to ensure handling practices align with applicable state rules and internal financial standards.<br>• Apply incoming funds to the appropriate trust accounts, and carry out settlements and refunds based on attorney direction.<br>• Move approved balances to operating accounts to cover receivables, vendor obligations, and related payments.<br>• Prepare and post matter-level journal entries in the accounting system to maintain complete and accurate transaction records.<br>• Review aged and outstanding checks, investigate discrepancies, and support timely resolution of unreconciled items.<br>• Produce trust balance reports, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses requested by attorneys or leadership.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations, clear open items, and maintain accurate trust account balances.<br>• Partner with Accounts Payable, Collections, General Ledger, and Cash Receipts teams to support coordinated financial processing.<br>• Contribute to trust accounting initiatives, including control improvements, procedure enhancements, 1099 preparation, and other assigned projects.
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Natural Resources Attorney
  • Lafayette, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an accomplished Natural Resources Attorney to support complex matters involving environmental regulation, land use, and resource-related legal issues in Lafayette, California. This opportunity is suited for a lawyer who can provide practical guidance, manage sophisticated legal work, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in natural resources law and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise clients on legal matters involving natural resources, environmental requirements, land use considerations, and related regulatory frameworks.<br>• Manage a range of legal matters from initial analysis through resolution, including strategy development, drafting, and client counseling.<br>• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and translate complex legal obligations into clear, actionable guidance for clients.<br>• Prepare, review, and refine legal documents such as memoranda, agreements, filings, and other matter-related materials.<br>• Represent client interests in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and other interactions connected to environmental and resource issues.<br>• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to deliver coordinated legal solutions on multifaceted matters.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and evaluate emerging developments that may affect client operations or project objectives.
  • 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z